Fair Trade Hand-woven Basket & Planter, Black

Round Iringa Basket - Black

$ 38.00

HANDMADE IN TANZANIA

A natural fit for your home. These simple, yet durable, baskets are perfect for the decorator looking for form and function. Choose from six sizes and use as a sturdy planter, stylish trash bin, or hand-woven storage solution.

Every purchase empowers artisans at Vikapu Bomba in Tanzania.

Hand-woven Fair Trade Milulu Grass Black Tote Bag | The Little Market

Colors

10"

11"

12"

13"

DETAILS

8" Approximately: 8” diameter x 8” tall
9" Approximately: 9” diameter x 9” tall
10" Approximately: 10” diameter x 10” tall
11" Approximately: 11” diameter x 11” tall
12" Approximately: 12” diameter x 12” tall
13" Approximately: 13” diameter x 13” tall
Materials: milulu grass
Care instructions: Spot clean using minimal water. Dab (do not rub) using an undyed paper towel or cloth to prevent the colors from bleeding. Dry completely to avoid molding. To preserve the natural colors and stop fading, do not place in direct sunlight. Steam or wet basket in shallow water to mold to desired shape. Let dry.
As with all handmade items, slight variations will occur

MEET THE ARTISAN

VIKAPU BOMBA

Located in: Tanzania

Social enterprise Vikapu Bomba works with underserved artisan women in rural communities of Tanzania. It strives to help them preserve artisanal traditions that have been passed down for several generations. All of these pieces are made from a local reed grass called Milulu, which grows along the streams of Tanzania's southern highlands. The artisans are organized into producer groups and make handwoven products. The artisans develop and learn skills such as accounting, quality control, and group management while earning a sustainable income.

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Located in: Tanzania

Handwoven with locally sourced materials

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Handwoven with locally sourced materials

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